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“The work next week is a key part of Network Rail’s upgrade plans, helping GWR to take full advantage of our new fleet and the greatest step-change in experience for our passengers in a generation.”

Samantha Patterson, who works on the electrification project for Network Rail, said: “This investment at Dauntsey is key to modernising the railway through the area and providing passengers with a better, more reliable railway.

Commuters could face disruption next week

“There is never a good time to close the railway for any length of time but we have looked at all options and worked with GWR to complete this work at a time that will cause least disruption to passengers.

“Our Railway Upgrade Plan is delivering significant investment into the railway network which will provide a better, more reliable railway for passengers.”